Speeding Up Fat Loss by Understanding Your Glycemic Index
Choose foods with low GI
Not all carbohydrates are created equal and the Glycemic Index provides information to help choose the right foods to speed up fat loss.
The body responds differently to the various types you eat. The glycemic index (GI) is a tool used to measure how the carbohydrates found in food increase the level of sugar in the blood. Carbohydrates are ranked according to how they affect glucose levels.
Some foods have a high GI while others have a low GI. Low GI carbohydrates are better for the body than high GI carbs.
The higher the GI is for a specific food the more it’s likely to cause your blood sugar to elevate.
On the other hand, foods with a low GI produce small fluctuations in both blood glucose levels as well as insulin levels. Foods that have a glycemic index of zero do not cause glucose levels to rise nor do they trigger the production of insulin.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, foods that have a very high glycemic index (such as 100) cause blood sugar to rise as much as does pouring pure glucose into the blood, and this is not something you want to do.
Weight Loss Equals Low GI Carbs:
The key to sustainable and successful weight loss is to choose low GI carbs. To put it another way, eat foods that cause the smallest of fluctuations in both insulin as well as blood glucose levels. These foods are also the key to reducing your chances of developing diabetes and heart disease.
If you wish to experience high-speed fat loss then ensure that the majority of the foods you eat on a regular basis have a GI that is below 40.
The glycemic index is broken down into three categories. These include:
• Low GI foods (55 or less)
• Medium GI foods (56 -69)
• High GI foods (70 or more)
There are additional reasons why it’s smart to eat foods that have a low glycemic index. Eating these kinds of foods can help to control your cholesterol level as well as your blood glucose level. It’s also an effective means of controlling your appetite. Consuming foods with a low GI will reduce your risk of developing heart disease as well as type 2 diabetes. See my recent post on Diabetes and Weight Control here.
To preserve your good health (or to improve it) and to start losing weight right away you should choose foods from the Low GI category the most often. Choose foods such as barley, bulgar, couscous and lentils. You should also eat plenty of vegetables and fruits. Low-fat milk products are also carbohydrate-rich but fall into the low GI group.
If you need help choosing low GI foods then speak to a registered dietitian who can advise you on adapting recipes and selecting meal options. A dietitian is a food specialist who can also teach you ways to include more low GI foods into your daily diet. You can also find a table of common foods and their Glycemic Index here.
You can discover more about implementing a High-Speed Fat Loss Program here.
Erika Slater, CH
Free At Last Hypnosis
erika@smoke-free-at-last.com
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